House Exterior | Home Inspections

12 Jun

Rising Damp Issues

Rising damp is unfortunately a common problem detected when undertaking building inspections in Brisbane. These particular photos were taken of a house in Mount Gravatt during a pre-purchase building inspection. Rising damp generally occurs...

19 Nov

Building Inspections, House Exterior

Fibre Cement Cladding Problems Your Building Inspector May Find

August 23, 2020
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
building inspection exterior, External Cladding, fibre cement

Buying or own property in Brisbane and considering renovating? There is a fair chance the house will contain fibre cement cladding, either externally or internally. A fibre cement cladding inspection will identify any problems...

28 Nov

Ask the Inspector, House Exterior

Timber Houses – The Good, The Bad and The Bloody Expensive

April 4, 2024
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
Colonial, construction, Queenslander, timber
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Timber Houses - The Good, The Bad and The Bloody Expensive Brisbane is a renovator’s paradise with bungalows, federation, pre-war, post-war timber houses and not to forget, the grand Queenslander. With their generously sized sleep-outs...

21 Mar

Ask the Inspector, Brisbane Building and Pest Inspections, Building Inspections, House Exterior

Why You Need a Deck Inspection on Your Property

January 12, 2021
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
building inspector, deck inspection, pre purchase inspection

A Deck Inspection Can Save Your Life Buying a new property? An outdoor deck is one of the best assets on your new home. That is if your alfresco space is in good nick. Do...

21 Mar

Building & Renovating, House Exterior, House Interior

Fire safety – Ensure Your House Complies With Fire Safety Rules

December 10, 2020
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
fire extinguishers, fire safety, smoke alarms

How To Ensure Your House Does Not Break Any Fire Safety Rules Luckily there are a few things you can do to improve the fire safety of your home and to protect you and your...

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